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we get investors to buy the tax credits and that helps to pay for the building. it's a very complicated transaction and todd is here representing the foundation. they have brought in equity investment of over $1.2 billion. to give you a sense of how important they are and how important the program is. thank you. [ applause ] you know in san francisco, everything is green, but liz helps us go greener. and so they have provided an important pre-development grant to help us understand how to green this project and make them the most environmentally sustainability program. they are a huge partner with us nationally and with all the communities and the work that they do across the country. so thank you stephanie and liz. [ applause ] we have two different banking partners on this project that have combined to lend over $22 million to the construction loan on this project. citibank and silicon valley bank. merl is around. former mercy employee, also wonderful human being. merl is also hiding in the background because he is also humble. these two banks have been huge up
we get investors to buy the tax credits and that helps to pay for the building. it's a very complicated transaction and todd is here representing the foundation. they have brought in equity investment of over $1.2 billion. to give you a sense of how important they are and how important the program is. thank you. [ applause ] you know in san francisco, everything is green, but liz helps us go greener. and so they have provided an important pre-development grant to help us understand how to green...
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the city is not getting any sales tax. we pay sales tax to the city. you are losing. we're geting into more areas. construction. this is common view on 2nd street. 2nd street is under massive construction. and it will be. and if you keep putting the truck in there, we're going to have a nightmare on 2nd street. so i think i would like you to reconsider what you are looking at. also the health problem. we have got a flu epidemic going. you want the people who are serving you food to be properly -- [ inaudible ] >> thank you. >> next speaker, please. >> can we ask people not to repeat what has been stated by others. thank you. >> i am jeff knoll, i work as an inspector for the san francisco health department. i'm not here representing the city. i am here as a coffee drinker. i am in and out of restaurants regularly, and instead of standing in line at a restaurant, i would rather grab a quick cup of good coffee at expresso subito. >> my name is lynn person and i have lived and worked in san francisco for the last 29 years. i'm a business person in downtown and i guess i'
the city is not getting any sales tax. we pay sales tax to the city. you are losing. we're geting into more areas. construction. this is common view on 2nd street. 2nd street is under massive construction. and it will be. and if you keep putting the truck in there, we're going to have a nightmare on 2nd street. so i think i would like you to reconsider what you are looking at. also the health problem. we have got a flu epidemic going. you want the people who are serving you food to be properly...
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, license fees, paraphernalia payroll taxes. the original holy bagel is still in business on 24th street. it's now going on 34 years. gary has only benefited the city of san francisco through community outreach, donations. he has donated food products and money from anywhere from casa delas mad reses to the san francisco unified school district. i believe it's the job of city and county of san francisco to create business and i don't think this is the proper venue to vet what the processes of the department of public works are, which were followed wreckly. thank you. >> thank you. next speaker. >> my name is nigel hall and i remember a small business in marin and i come into the city frequently and invariably i'm in a rush. you don't stop in a store to get a coffee when you are busy rushing from one place to another. and the food trucks and coffee trucks are a great addition to the city. they satisfy a very specific need and it's very different to the market for people who go to a specific location to get coffee or get food. the
, license fees, paraphernalia payroll taxes. the original holy bagel is still in business on 24th street. it's now going on 34 years. gary has only benefited the city of san francisco through community outreach, donations. he has donated food products and money from anywhere from casa delas mad reses to the san francisco unified school district. i believe it's the job of city and county of san francisco to create business and i don't think this is the proper venue to vet what the processes of...
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i'm bob, we talked at the tax store. i did your taxes. i thought you were a tax expert? today, i'm a master plumber. major tax stores advertise for preparers with "no tax experience necessary." at turbotax, you only get answers from cpas, eas or tax attorneys - all real tax experts. ..es and all other major tax stores combined. >> superbowl week with interesting comments from president obama. he was quoted in new republic magazine as saying if he had a son he might not let him play football because of the long-term health risk and the danger involved. well, 49ers head coach jim har but was asked about it today. and the coach he has a brand new baby boy named jack and the coach says jack is going to play. >> i have a 4 month old almost soon to be 5 month old son jack harbaugh and president obama feels that way then a little less competition for jack when he gets older. that's the first thing that jumps into my mine. other parents are thinking that way. but still early. jack is only 5 months old but he's a really big kid. he has an enormous head. wing span is plus 1. as so
i'm bob, we talked at the tax store. i did your taxes. i thought you were a tax expert? today, i'm a master plumber. major tax stores advertise for preparers with "no tax experience necessary." at turbotax, you only get answers from cpas, eas or tax attorneys - all real tax experts. ..es and all other major tax stores combined. >> superbowl week with interesting comments from president obama. he was quoted in new republic magazine as saying if he had a son he might not let him...
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individuals that are currently incarcerated in a much more effective way that is going to save you tax dollars but also reduce the chance that they'll continue to spiral into those, like the stories we heard earlier today. [applause] >> if i could add one quick thought that ties with the first panel and this panel. it's the question of resource allocation. the point needs to be taken quite seriously especially with adolescents. if you get the diagnosis and the community is not ready to step up and do the interventions that are more humane, then the inhumane alternatives may end up costing more but being the easy political solution. >> i think we're out of time. i would like to thank everyone on the panel for their time.. >> thank you kindly. as an ex-felon, it's not my first effort with a public defender in public for a bunch of people who i know are working hard to make this substance abuse incarceration cognitive behavior thing work all together. i started doing my career in rehabs and jails and shelters and where i live. it's a privilege to work for people who chose to be the audien
individuals that are currently incarcerated in a much more effective way that is going to save you tax dollars but also reduce the chance that they'll continue to spiral into those, like the stories we heard earlier today. [applause] >> if i could add one quick thought that ties with the first panel and this panel. it's the question of resource allocation. the point needs to be taken quite seriously especially with adolescents. if you get the diagnosis and the community is not ready to...
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from federal taxes. nationwide the 1%ers paid 5.6% of their income in state taxes. the bottom 20%, they pay almost twice as much relative to their income. now, the report takes aim at states that are looking to reduce or eliminate income taxes saying it would be unfair and make an unfair system even worse while the bottom are paying more of their paycheck to taxes. the fact, however, remains, high earners pay the bulk of the income taxes in many states. can you read the full story at cnbc.com's inside wealth. back to you. >> so, california's the leading one, but new york is very close, right? new york is, what, you've got 9.8% state ant 3.6% city. >> actually, again, talking about what people actually pay relative to their income, not the published rates. >> and it's surprising to me that new york was not up there. i think it's 7%, maybe even 6%, so it might have been in the top ten but not in the top five. >> okay. that's after deductions is what you're saying. >> that's correct, that's correct. >> stay
from federal taxes. nationwide the 1%ers paid 5.6% of their income in state taxes. the bottom 20%, they pay almost twice as much relative to their income. now, the report takes aim at states that are looking to reduce or eliminate income taxes saying it would be unfair and make an unfair system even worse while the bottom are paying more of their paycheck to taxes. the fact, however, remains, high earners pay the bulk of the income taxes in many states. can you read the full story at cnbc.com's...
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school in american canyon. >> our promise to the voters of napa was to keep the tax bill at or below 39 or 36 and we were able to accomplish that. >>reporter: but there wasn't enough monto finish the project so the district resorted to capitol appreciation bonds or cabs. traditional school bond require borrowers to start making payments within 6 months. taxpayers usually pay 2 to three times the original amount borrowed. tab allow the payments to be stretched out over a longer period. sometimes decade. but there is a price. at least one district cost 23 times more than first borrowed. california watch investigation found the state had some of the loosest rules governing cap appreciation bond anywhere in the nation. found 3-21 school district used cab to finance project. combined those districts have borrowed more than 5 and a half billion dollars. costing taxpayers nearly 22 billion. >> in southern california the unified school district here used 53 million dollars in bond money to pay for construction of a high school. that included air conditioned gym and rubber track surrounding a
school in american canyon. >> our promise to the voters of napa was to keep the tax bill at or below 39 or 36 and we were able to accomplish that. >>reporter: but there wasn't enough monto finish the project so the district resorted to capitol appreciation bonds or cabs. traditional school bond require borrowers to start making payments within 6 months. taxpayers usually pay 2 to three times the original amount borrowed. tab allow the payments to be stretched out over a longer...
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i'm living here like an american citizen because i pay the taxes. >> jeff martin is with the federation for american immigration reform. a group that lobbies for strict immigration enforcement. >> they have been in the country breaking the law all that period of time and that should earn them no priority with regard to people who have been waiting outside the country. >> martin says allowing the coleen's to stay in the u.s. will be no more effective than stopping illegal immigration that a 1986 law that allowed 3 million illegal immigrants to apply for legal resident status. >> we've been here, like i said, for 22 years. is that the back of the line? what is the back of the line? >> the coleen family believes the political muscle hispanics showed at the polls will push democrats and republicans to pass immigration reform with a path to citizenship this year. bill whitticker, cbs news, los angeles. >>> a rare and complicated double transplant gives a veteran the use of his arms. the amazing thing he can already make his fingers do. >>> how studying to play steve jobs in a movie made asht
i'm living here like an american citizen because i pay the taxes. >> jeff martin is with the federation for american immigration reform. a group that lobbies for strict immigration enforcement. >> they have been in the country breaking the law all that period of time and that should earn them no priority with regard to people who have been waiting outside the country. >> martin says allowing the coleen's to stay in the u.s. will be no more effective than stopping illegal...
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on that million but as long as your taxed - the first million is you're paying taxes on but if you're not making one million you're not taxed. >> as you keep going up the tier the one million is taxed on the section tier the taxable amount the tiers remain the same. prevents stepping so when i cross a boundary and the rate goes up or down there's no incontinuity. >> this goes in effect in 2014. there is one business who wants to hire but basically they'd have to wait until 2014 and there is a schedule the phase in schedule will still have 2014 is 10 percent is gross receipts the remaining will be payroll tax. the - if they're under $500 in pay role they may be able to apply the pay role exemption tax. >> there probably are some cases where your taxes will be greater than but if you're hiring people you're going to get it in the payroll see or the - you're going to pay the taxes in the year 2014 but if you want to make a determination if you wait i'll be able to avoid this. you'd want to know they might decide oh, the new tax is so moo much better for me, i think i'll wait. this is int
on that million but as long as your taxed - the first million is you're paying taxes on but if you're not making one million you're not taxed. >> as you keep going up the tier the one million is taxed on the section tier the taxable amount the tiers remain the same. prevents stepping so when i cross a boundary and the rate goes up or down there's no incontinuity. >> this goes in effect in 2014. there is one business who wants to hire but basically they'd have to wait until 2014 and...
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think about a tax return. i.r.s. efforts to fight identity theft and false returns may slow things down by a week. the i.r.s. begins to accept 2012 returns tomorrow. if you have a college degree you may be overqualified for your job. a new center study said 48 percent of the college grads are in jobs they are more than qualified for. there are 42 million college grads on the work force . be careful what you say about the boss on facebook. you may be at risk of getting fired. the national labor relation board had ruled that employees were free to. but those regulations are in question because that was appointed when the senate was not in recess. >> it is now 5:24 can time for a check on the weather forecast and leaves me speechless. >> it should. it is going to be that warm. what is more? mike? >> temperatures are around average for the entire state. high pressure is dominating all of our weather and putting a road block up for snow in the mountains or rain in the lower elevations. 58 in big sir . 60 in sacramento and
think about a tax return. i.r.s. efforts to fight identity theft and false returns may slow things down by a week. the i.r.s. begins to accept 2012 returns tomorrow. if you have a college degree you may be overqualified for your job. a new center study said 48 percent of the college grads are in jobs they are more than qualified for. there are 42 million college grads on the work force . be careful what you say about the boss on facebook. you may be at risk of getting fired. the national labor...
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and lebron just a tax them. this is a 50 year-old computer technician. he had the one hand it looks out from ed court during friday's game. adjutancy after the shot one man, leb ron james at least for dead toward >> and tackle them to the ground. great way to celebrate weddings $75,000. >> coming up we will have you covered on all things and i near as we head into super bowl week. with the team has on tap today and how the city of sampras's go is preparing for sunday when or lows. we have a nice weekend store for the bay area but the northeast is dealing with icy and the bears conditions. a live look from newark city were the snow is falling. anny hong is tracking travel conditions back east. tiger woods is like his old self, could today be the start of
and lebron just a tax them. this is a 50 year-old computer technician. he had the one hand it looks out from ed court during friday's game. adjutancy after the shot one man, leb ron james at least for dead toward >> and tackle them to the ground. great way to celebrate weddings $75,000. >> coming up we will have you covered on all things and i near as we head into super bowl week. with the team has on tap today and how the city of sampras's go is preparing for sunday when or lows....
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we've seen the beginnings of the tax side of that, now we have to see the spending cut side of that. it will be hard and grind out and ultimately just like we believe the baby grand bargain will be achieved the work will be done and we'll get there. >> can the market rally unless we get that? if we don't get that until the fall time frame what does that mean for the market overall? >> i think we can rally. earnings are good. we're expecting a tick-up this year in the u.s. economic growth through about 2.5%. we think global growth can go from 3% to 4%. all of that creates a solid underpinning and what comes in to create that reallocation in a big way is the deal in washington, is the grand bargain and the transparency as well as clarity on fiscal policy. >> great to have you. keith banks, u.s. trust president right here. >>> all right, our market discussion doesn't end here. coming up this hour, double line capital's bonnie baha discusses bonds and whether there is a bubble in fixed income. let's go over to julia boorstin in l.a. for some news on facebook. >> facebook is getting into
we've seen the beginnings of the tax side of that, now we have to see the spending cut side of that. it will be hard and grind out and ultimately just like we believe the baby grand bargain will be achieved the work will be done and we'll get there. >> can the market rally unless we get that? if we don't get that until the fall time frame what does that mean for the market overall? >> i think we can rally. earnings are good. we're expecting a tick-up this year in the u.s. economic...
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the city is not getting any sales tax. we pay sales tax to the city. you are losing. we're geting into more areas. construction. this is common view on 2nd street. 2nd street is under massive construction. and it will be. and if you keep putting th
the city is not getting any sales tax. we pay sales tax to the city. you are losing. we're geting into more areas. construction. this is common view on 2nd street. 2nd street is under massive construction. and it will be. and if you keep putting th
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. >> are we going to see higher taxes after we saw higher taxes at the beginning of the year? >> no, no, you're not, and i think the president probably does know that, but we're not going to see higher taxes. i don't think anybody thinks that it's a good idea to keep pay more taxes when you don't fix the spending problem. i can't tell you how many people have come to me that said, eric, if you fix the problem, i don't mind contributing more, but we haven't even begun to fix the problem and that's the issue. on taxes, maria, i think we do have an opportunity to engage in that kind of discussion. we've got this sequestration that will hit march 1st. we have a continuing resolution that will come at the end of that month. there are all kinds of trigger points, if you will, that will facilitate more of these discussions and hopefully will lead to a much broader solution than just going about these kind of discretionary cuts. >> let me get your take on the low hanging fruit in terms of spending cuts. medicare, medicaid, social security, health care costs, the drivers of the debt. w
. >> are we going to see higher taxes after we saw higher taxes at the beginning of the year? >> no, no, you're not, and i think the president probably does know that, but we're not going to see higher taxes. i don't think anybody thinks that it's a good idea to keep pay more taxes when you don't fix the spending problem. i can't tell you how many people have come to me that said, eric, if you fix the problem, i don't mind contributing more, but we haven't even begun to fix the...
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sellers of luxury properties were very active toward the end of 2012, due in part to the capital gains tax increase that would take effect in 2013 for those making $400,000 or more. mulville also mentioned how the changing demographics of americans go hand-in-hand with the world- wide interest in american real estate. "americans are getting older, becoming more willing sellers at the same time as foreigners want to come in and buy, so it's a combination of things that's magnifying the demand in the upper end. financing is readily available as banks are on track to distribute more private jumbo loans than they have since 2007. > > with this rush of buyers to own these million dollar homes, is this a sign the economy turning around? experts say yes, but not so fast. "we might see some stimulus effect, but i don't think it will be a major decider if we pull out of the recession or not." for first business news, i'm ky sisson. recent data shows that luxury housing markets in south florida, denver, and phoenix are also making a comeback. still ahead, watch your wings. why chicken wing prices ar
sellers of luxury properties were very active toward the end of 2012, due in part to the capital gains tax increase that would take effect in 2013 for those making $400,000 or more. mulville also mentioned how the changing demographics of americans go hand-in-hand with the world- wide interest in american real estate. "americans are getting older, becoming more willing sellers at the same time as foreigners want to come in and buy, so it's a combination of things that's magnifying the...
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some of our larger conventions who generate a large amount of revenue and tax dollars for the city are forced to look at other options, look at other cities because they're outgrowing our facility. as you know, tourism is is a major economic engine for san francisco. in 2011 we had over 16 million visitors. about 40% of those are international visitors and they spent over -- almost $8-1/2 billion in our economy, generating over 500 million dollars in local taxes. these are taxes that the residents of san francisco would have to pay if it wasn't for the visitors doing that. it created over 71,000 darer local jobs and really had a major factor in our economic recovery. conventions accounted for nearly $1.8 billion or 21% of all the tourism revenue spent in san francisco and 27% of all hotel room occupancy. * our independent study shows that without the expansion of moscone, where losing dollars right now, over $2 billion has already been lost between 2010 and 2019, for groups that had to leave san francisco or couldn't meet here because of the size of our center. and history has proven t
some of our larger conventions who generate a large amount of revenue and tax dollars for the city are forced to look at other options, look at other cities because they're outgrowing our facility. as you know, tourism is is a major economic engine for san francisco. in 2011 we had over 16 million visitors. about 40% of those are international visitors and they spent over -- almost $8-1/2 billion in our economy, generating over 500 million dollars in local taxes. these are taxes that the...
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and those were backed by hotel tax revenue. in addition, in 2009 the board approved the delivery of certificates of participation as well as the establishment of a [speaker not understood] improvement district allowing for the district to levy assessmentses of up to 1.5% to do improvements. .5% of that was available towards improvement of moscone and the city also contributed by way of certificates of participation to the 56 million improvement that is now at moscone. so, we've already established that partnership whereas in the first three pieces were voter approved and this is nonvoter approved. and we also partnered with sf travel improvement. we are now proposing as part of the expansion another collaboration. so, this is similar to what we've done historically. >> thank you. >> this slide is a highlight of attachment 3 of the budget analyst and legislative report. it shows you a huge cash flow. we are proposing a not to exceed amount of 507.9 million, and we've assumed an interest rate of 6%. we are requesting that as part
and those were backed by hotel tax revenue. in addition, in 2009 the board approved the delivery of certificates of participation as well as the establishment of a [speaker not understood] improvement district allowing for the district to levy assessmentses of up to 1.5% to do improvements. .5% of that was available towards improvement of moscone and the city also contributed by way of certificates of participation to the 56 million improvement that is now at moscone. so, we've already...
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the result is that the state transit assistance is now based on the details sales tax receipts. that is a fluctuating amount of money and therefore we only rely on the projections over the course of the year. so far it looks pretty good. the other big news is that the state is looking pretty good. troop prop 30 passed, significant dollars in projected revenue. so i think we find ourselves in a cautiously optimistic time. we'll be following that as the year unfolds. we participate in that process through various trade associations and our meeting, in fact, next week with the commit staff working on the bill to have california's law conform for the federal law. cap and trade another very large statewide issue. san francisco as a city family is engaging on that through our advocacy, our lobbyists, as well as the league of cities, california state association of counties and others who have an interest in making sure that local government and transportation programs in particular, given that transportation emits 38% of the state's greenhouse gas emissions do see some benefit from th
the result is that the state transit assistance is now based on the details sales tax receipts. that is a fluctuating amount of money and therefore we only rely on the projections over the course of the year. so far it looks pretty good. the other big news is that the state is looking pretty good. troop prop 30 passed, significant dollars in projected revenue. so i think we find ourselves in a cautiously optimistic time. we'll be following that as the year unfolds. we participate in that...
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there's taxes on investment income. there's taxes on devices. there's taxes on drugs, and all of that flows through ultimately to premium that employers have to pay for their employees. that's going to get reflected in the cost of their prices to consumers, so ultimately it gets right back to the consumer. >> you said on "the call" today some companies are trying to avoid health coverage by reducing employees' hours. i'm wondering if that's one of the unintended consequences of this whole thing of what we need to consider and what the broad implications might be on the overall employment picture as a result of affordable care act. >> well, i think that one of the things that we always know about regulation, that as long as we're part of a free market, which is what our country is, that people are going to find a way to fix it to work for them economically, and so one of the things that we will see in the service industries, particularly hospitality and retail, is we're going to see people shorten hours on some of their employees to below 30 hour
there's taxes on investment income. there's taxes on devices. there's taxes on drugs, and all of that flows through ultimately to premium that employers have to pay for their employees. that's going to get reflected in the cost of their prices to consumers, so ultimately it gets right back to the consumer. >> you said on "the call" today some companies are trying to avoid health coverage by reducing employees' hours. i'm wondering if that's one of the unintended consequences of...
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you know, i do have concerns about tax reform. i think the general consensus is that nothing will happen to munis in the debt ceiling talks, but there is a lot of talk about tax reform having some form of tax or limit on deductions for municipalities, and i -- i definitely think that's a possibility. >> okay. so the impact is you're worried about this? >> i'm concerned. i think that everything is on the table. that's what we've heard from washington, and it's hard to make the argument for munis against the argument for charitable deductions, against the argument for mortgage deductions, so i do think it's something that people need to be cautious about. as a result if i were an investor right now, i would be investing with a shorter duration. and i've said this a lot over the last couple of years, with all the things that have gone on, i would have a professional managing my municipal money, whether it's in a mutual fund, an etf or separately managed account. >> having said that, what are your picks, a few muni picks? >> i did lon
you know, i do have concerns about tax reform. i think the general consensus is that nothing will happen to munis in the debt ceiling talks, but there is a lot of talk about tax reform having some form of tax or limit on deductions for municipalities, and i -- i definitely think that's a possibility. >> okay. so the impact is you're worried about this? >> i'm concerned. i think that everything is on the table. that's what we've heard from washington, and it's hard to make the...
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you've got tax reform on the table. and you've got deficit reduction and the need for bipartisan compromise on the table. what does it mean to that process that max and mitch are both up for reelection in 2014? >> it may be inside baseball but o boy oh, boy it makes it a lot tougher. really tough. max came in when i did. 78. and here he is, chairman of that finance committee and he is up for reelection. he was on our commission. felt limited i think in some ways. he was on the super commission. they did nothing. that failed. now he's got to come out and take on everybody in that huge pile of tax expenditures. realtors, life insurance -- he is headed for -- it will take a lot more than two years and especially in a reelection year. now mcconnell in reelection year. >> potential primary for mitch mcconnell? >> i think scenarios are set for anybody that violate the mantra or whatever the great issue is. the great base, whatever the base is. but if you get out there and mess around with that, they will pick you up in the pr
you've got tax reform on the table. and you've got deficit reduction and the need for bipartisan compromise on the table. what does it mean to that process that max and mitch are both up for reelection in 2014? >> it may be inside baseball but o boy oh, boy it makes it a lot tougher. really tough. max came in when i did. 78. and here he is, chairman of that finance committee and he is up for reelection. he was on our commission. felt limited i think in some ways. he was on the super...
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of disability, department of aging and adult services and mod can monitor the income from this new tax, i'm going to suggest that some of that extra money could be devoted to restoring some level of the cutbacks already made locally. but statewide is the larger issue. that is where the major changes have come. so i also wanted to alert you to a program called "a california budget for all of us." it's convening groups include well-known groups like the western center on law and poverty, health access, the california partnership, and the california immigrant policy center. the mantra is "restore, rebuild and reinvest." so this advocacy will be taken up by various groups including the california alliance of retired americans. there are four polices that are coming from this california budget for all of us. four polices for the coming california budget cycle. one, restore the social safety net cuts being implemented now during this 2012-2013 fiscal year. second, a moratorium on cuts to vital programs for vulnerable californians in the coming year. that includes lots of us. third, continue
of disability, department of aging and adult services and mod can monitor the income from this new tax, i'm going to suggest that some of that extra money could be devoted to restoring some level of the cutbacks already made locally. but statewide is the larger issue. that is where the major changes have come. so i also wanted to alert you to a program called "a california budget for all of us." it's convening groups include well-known groups like the western center on law and...
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but when you see an illegal immigrant work on the table in the government can't tell at collect taxes, that's where the line is drawn. patti says and if you're going to punish the boys for hiring illegals and you should also but as those will outsource jobs overseas. maria gillis says i came here on a fiancee visa and from day one i worked all my documents and paid taxes. i did my daughter citizenship before she turned 18. if they all get a free pass, i want all my money reimbursed. >> we will be right back. [ male announcer ] with citibank it's easy for jay to deposit checks from anywhere. [ wind howling ] easier than actually going to the bank. mobile check deposit. easier banking. standard at citibank. this is iamazinaz how did diyou fiu us? u i thoughout we mig mht be blatela so i h iad a fibefir analanysis dise and ansure ereugh,ugwe 're fae ly.ly but buyou'reu'ot eotn shn dded you're..re.cruncru?! that hap hpens snsetimet. and you yohelp klpp pep le flel lwithwiholehorainraiberb justju like iku guu . [ femalema announner ]erhey'e differenert, but bhe shee. new frw osted temini-w
but when you see an illegal immigrant work on the table in the government can't tell at collect taxes, that's where the line is drawn. patti says and if you're going to punish the boys for hiring illegals and you should also but as those will outsource jobs overseas. maria gillis says i came here on a fiancee visa and from day one i worked all my documents and paid taxes. i did my daughter citizenship before she turned 18. if they all get a free pass, i want all my money reimbursed. >> we...
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here is the pitch, no state taxes. better than sunshine. ♪ let's go. ♪ ♪ ♪ [ male announcer ] introducing the all-new cadillac xts... another big night on the town, eh? ...and the return of life lived large. ♪ >>> coming up on the "closing bell," coming up two stocks, apple down, research in motion is hot. which is the better stock to buy right now. we, of course, have that trade. plus, did amazon have a happy holiday? instant analysis of the online retailer's earnings. the dow inching closer to an all-time high. mark far ber is not impressed. find out why he's calling for a 20% selloff this year. they don't call him dr. doom for nothing. first "street signs." >> thanks very much, scotty, we're looking forward to it. we have breaking news here. what you're looking at is the president live in las vegas. he's going to be laying out his immigration reform plan. here on "street signs" we were talking about immigration, about 11 million illegal immigrants in the country. talking about growth if we made them legal.
here is the pitch, no state taxes. better than sunshine. ♪ let's go. ♪ ♪ ♪ [ male announcer ] introducing the all-new cadillac xts... another big night on the town, eh? ...and the return of life lived large. ♪ >>> coming up on the "closing bell," coming up two stocks, apple down, research in motion is hot. which is the better stock to buy right now. we, of course, have that trade. plus, did amazon have a happy holiday? instant analysis of the online retailer's...
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are selling hours of power into a service approach where you are standard dyeing on site affordable tax and building retrofits as standard components of that service we focus on a no money down approach to energy efficiency and renewables this would not only require any kind of a late premium to the customers but a rate discount for those customers and is so energy efficiency with a discount and no money down and that is product differentiation that p g and e does not offer and utilities do not offer but we are uniquely poised to offer. this would apply to both the business community as well as residential customers. and so, as far as the approach to development we are really recommending an integrated and targeted approach to the resource rather than the market based additive approach which you have often see with conventional utility. the draft financial model that we preached was submitted a few months ago to the commission the power comprise is a baseline a proved concept at the mathematical willful which we are going to make more complex over the next few months the first model con
are selling hours of power into a service approach where you are standard dyeing on site affordable tax and building retrofits as standard components of that service we focus on a no money down approach to energy efficiency and renewables this would not only require any kind of a late premium to the customers but a rate discount for those customers and is so energy efficiency with a discount and no money down and that is product differentiation that p g and e does not offer and utilities do not...
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> item 25 is an ordinance appropriating 2.6 million from the general reserve for the gross receipts tax implementation planning for fy 2012-13 and amending the salary ordinance and reflecting the addition of five positions this the treasury of tax collector. >> same hots same call this item is passed on the first reading. >> item 27. >> item 27 is performing work under city contracts. >> same house same call this resolution is adopted. >> item 28 is a resolution approving the fourth contract amendment with i c f resour for renybble contract change and resours and increasing the amount of contract by 20.4 million. >> this resolution is adopted item 29. >> item 29 is a resolution approvalling the prepayment and collection agreement between bay area water supply and public utilities chex for a term ending 2036. >> next item. >> item 30 is a resolution authorizing the department of emergency management to retrotively accept and extend an emergency management performance grant in the amount of 289.6000 for preparedness compatibilityings for the period of july 30, 2012 through june 2013. >> t
> item 25 is an ordinance appropriating 2.6 million from the general reserve for the gross receipts tax implementation planning for fy 2012-13 and amending the salary ordinance and reflecting the addition of five positions this the treasury of tax collector. >> same hots same call this item is passed on the first reading. >> item 27. >> item 27 is performing work under city contracts. >> same house same call this resolution is adopted. >> item 28 is a resolution...
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are selling hours of power into a service approach where you are standard dyeing on site affordable tax and building retrofits as standard components of that service we focus on a no money down approach to energy efficiency and renewables this would not only require any kind of a late premium to the customers but a rate discount for those customers and is so energy efficiency with a discount and no money down and that is product differentiation that p g and e does not offer and utilities do not offer but we are uniquely poised to offer. this would apply to both the business community as well as residential customers. and so, as far as the approach to development we are really
are selling hours of power into a service approach where you are standard dyeing on site affordable tax and building retrofits as standard components of that service we focus on a no money down approach to energy efficiency and renewables this would not only require any kind of a late premium to the customers but a rate discount for those customers and is so energy efficiency with a discount and no money down and that is product differentiation that p g and e does not offer and utilities do not...
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i remember years ago trying to pay my property taxes and being told i am so sorry you can't do that yet. i found it odd that they do not want my money. the process then was that they had not figured out the escape assessment; they were still working on numbers from years earlier. they knew those based on my purchase price but they were not ready to collect the money for four more years. i knew they would be collecting at some point so i set it aside. i can appreciate that so many people don't. if i were asked, i would be happy to lend a hand and solve these problems. >> it is not the role of the assessment board to facilitate a process between our citizens and our homeowners or property owners but for me it is something that as citizens of san francisco, help push to make it easier for people to understand and easier to get a rebate. >> when i had my appeal i talk with five or six people who did not understand the comp period, were certain dates. they had come to the wrong dates. i helped each of them during my appeal to make an appointment for a new date. i spoke with a very nice woman
i remember years ago trying to pay my property taxes and being told i am so sorry you can't do that yet. i found it odd that they do not want my money. the process then was that they had not figured out the escape assessment; they were still working on numbers from years earlier. they knew those based on my purchase price but they were not ready to collect the money for four more years. i knew they would be collecting at some point so i set it aside. i can appreciate that so many people don't....
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really dependent upon inviting thousands more people here to enjoy our resources here in the city, to tax us a little bit on it, but this is what we do as a great international city. all of you have a very distinct role in all of this and it's my pleasure to begin telling you how proud i am and the months of september and particularly october have all been full of great events, and numerous events, and sometimes on schedules that while we had mentally took note they would be on the similar weekends, we were of course needing to really communicate with each other, and make sure we did all the things in the background that no one ever sees and talks to each other to make sure things happen smoothly, and i want to give big kudos to ed risin and all the others in transportation and advising people to take public transportation and emphasize that in all of our major international and worldwide and world seize of events that happened in the city. >> >> whether it's america's cup or fleet week or some incredible music on the bluegrass side of the city as well as just neighborhood events that we
really dependent upon inviting thousands more people here to enjoy our resources here in the city, to tax us a little bit on it, but this is what we do as a great international city. all of you have a very distinct role in all of this and it's my pleasure to begin telling you how proud i am and the months of september and particularly october have all been full of great events, and numerous events, and sometimes on schedules that while we had mentally took note they would be on the similar...
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school officials so the the marin independent journal the tax is needed to avoid cuts to programs and personnel. the proposed ball lit initiative goes to the voters in a special mail in election, in the spring. >> such a nice weekend with the gorgeous sunshine. >> i heard it was fabulous. >> we were too sick to enjoy it. >> hopefully you will get progressively better. we will make it warmer for you. >> that is whale -- what i will do for you. now, stay away from me. i cannot get sick. >> we will have unlimit 9 visibility this morning with no fog. 39 inland is as cool as it gets and mid-40's in the bay. we will have upper 40's to low 50's during the lunch hour but it will become breezy as the sun overturns the atmosphere. it could mix the we atmosphere for a shower especially near our beaches. the further you are over the ocean the more likely you are to run into one. mid-to-upper 50's for 4:00 temperatures and at 7:00 we will view mostly clear night and temperatures in the upper 40's to low 50's. for tuesday, more sunshine, and mid-50's and it gets warmer on wednesday and thursday. >>
school officials so the the marin independent journal the tax is needed to avoid cuts to programs and personnel. the proposed ball lit initiative goes to the voters in a special mail in election, in the spring. >> such a nice weekend with the gorgeous sunshine. >> i heard it was fabulous. >> we were too sick to enjoy it. >> hopefully you will get progressively better. we will make it warmer for you. >> that is whale -- what i will do for you. now, stay away from...
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in over and over again and the new market tax credit, one of the current versions of the story. or the section 8 vouchers or the rest of that, public policy has played a role. but we can only be successful in achieving the funding for that public policy if we have examples of national significance to say this must be a priority. and it is a priority because mercy housing and st. anthony's makes people the priority. results. deeds, not just words. the words are important, but they are no substitute for making something happen from it. we all know the gospel of matthew and i was hungry, you gave me to eat and that is what st. anthony's has done. when you were homeless, you gave me shelter and that is mercy housing and they have come together. it's not just about food and housing, but it's about dignity and stability and respect. respect for that spark of divinity that exists in every person, respect for the possibilities as tyrone has pointed out to us and for giving back. god bless you, tyrone for not only turning your life around, but for giving back. [ applause ] so father, we
in over and over again and the new market tax credit, one of the current versions of the story. or the section 8 vouchers or the rest of that, public policy has played a role. but we can only be successful in achieving the funding for that public policy if we have examples of national significance to say this must be a priority. and it is a priority because mercy housing and st. anthony's makes people the priority. results. deeds, not just words. the words are important, but they are no...
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to be the first state in the country to cap and state in the country to aggressively reduce in-house tax voters of california passed proposition nine for energy efficiency and alternative energy project the process of allocating these funds is now at the state legislature which will be making specific allocation to their specific process and many strategies regular recommended by the state fall under the responsibility of local government and is's and this is why a number of local countieses and legislation around the state are provide asking to provide additional funds to support greenhouse production programs and so my request is to support that. and i have a memoryium to recognize the passing of a long-time residental in our area who lived in chinatown. lucile chen and she raced three children including gordon which when who you know was a fopper and significant leader in the chinatown community center. she was a loving and spirited woman often referred to as the lucile ball of chima town and i want to express my condolences to the family i know shell be greatly miss the. >> the rest
to be the first state in the country to cap and state in the country to aggressively reduce in-house tax voters of california passed proposition nine for energy efficiency and alternative energy project the process of allocating these funds is now at the state legislature which will be making specific allocation to their specific process and many strategies regular recommended by the state fall under the responsibility of local government and is's and this is why a number of local countieses...